Associate Transaction Manager

The Associate Transaction Manager will support Lincoln’s Corporate Advisory Transaction Management team in delivering strategic real estate solutions for corporate occupier clients. This role is responsible for coordinating transaction-related activities, managing critical project deliverables, conducting market and portfolio analyses, and assisting Transaction Managers throughout the lease acquisition, renewal, disposition, and portfolio optimization process. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Transaction Managers in the execution of lease renewals, relocations, expansions, contractions, acquisitions, and dispositions across client portfolios.Coordinate and prepare transaction deliverables including market surveys, financial analyses, comparison matrices, site evaluations, and client presentations.
• Conduct market research and gather property information from landlords, brokers, and third-party sources.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Maintain transaction tracking systems, databases, and portfolio reporting tools to ensure data accuracy and timely updates.
• Review lease abstracts and support transaction documentation, due diligence activities, and internal approval processes.
• Review lease documents against approved business terms, letters of intent (LOIs), and term sheets to identify discrepancies, prepare redlines, and recommend revisions for Transaction Manager and client review.
• Coordinate communication among clients, landlords, brokers, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Assist in developing occupancy cost analyses, lease comparison models, and portfolio optimization recommendations.
• Support client reporting requirements by preparing transaction status updates, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Monitor transaction milestones and proactively identify risks, deadlines, and outstanding action items.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and best practices within the Corporate Advisory team.

Desired Competency, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in commercial real estate, transaction management, brokerage, corporate real estate, consulting, or a related field.
• Understanding of commercial lease structures, transaction processes, and corporate occupier real estate strategies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret financial and market data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with transaction management platforms and reporting tools is preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-service mindset.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to managing priorities.